What is NA?
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a nonprofit fellowship designed for men and women who struggle with drug addiction. The program, supported by organizations like the World Forum for Mental Health, helps members maintain abstinence from drug abuse and improve their lives by sharing experiences and coping strategies.
Adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous, NA offers a free support program with regular meetings held across Texas, Travis County, and Austin, USA. These meetings provide a safe, supportive environment where individuals can connect, share, and find hope toward recovery.
Central Presbyterian Church
Address: 200 E 8th St, Austin, TX 78701
- Monday – Friday at 12:15 PM (1 hour): Midday meetings focusing on sharing personal experiences and discussing practical coping mechanisms in a supportive group setting.
- Tuesday & Thursday at 7:00 PM (1.5 hours): Evening meetings providing an opportunity for deeper step studies and fellowship discussions to foster commitment to recovery.
Hyde Park Christian Church
Address: 610 E 45th St, Austin, TX 78751
- Every day at 12:00 PM (1 hour): Daily noon meetings facilitating consistent support for members with flexible attendance, focusing on sharing experiences and peer encouragement.
- Monday – Sunday at 6:00 PM (1 hour): Evening meetings aimed at newcomers and regular participants, combining discussion and motivational reading from NA literature.
North Austin 24 Hour Club
Address: 803 W 24th St, Austin, TX 78705
- Every day at 6:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 8:30 PM (1 hour each): Multiple daily meetings providing members with flexible options to engage in morning to late-evening support sessions focused on sharing, step study, and recovery planning.
The 12 Steps of NA
- We admitted that we were powerless over our addiction—that our lives had become unmanageable. This step encourages acceptance of addiction and recognition of the need for help.
- Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. It opens the idea of spiritual recovery beyond self-will.
- Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. Commit to trusting a higher power for recovery guidance.
- Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Self-examination identifying personal flaws and strengths.
- Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Sharing secrets to relieve guilt and shame and gain accountability.
- Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. Willingness to let go of behaviors that hinder recovery.
- Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings. Seeking spiritual help to overcome underlying problems.
- Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. Preparing to repair relationships damaged by addiction.
- Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. Taking positive action to heal past harms responsibly.
- Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. Ongoing self-awareness and accountability.
- Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him. Developing spiritual connection for daily strength.
- Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to addicts, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. Sharing recovery support and living the principles daily.
These steps motivate members throughout Texas, Travis, and Austin toward positive change and lasting recovery.
Getting Started with NA in Texas, Travis, Austin, USA
The best way to find current local NA meetings, whether in-person or online, is by searching on wfmh.org. This site provides verified and frequently updated information for meetings in your area.
Most locations in Texas, including Travis County and Austin, offer both traditional face-to-face meetings and virtual/online NA meetings, providing accessible options for participation.
Attending Your First Local NA Meeting
In Texas and Austin, NA meetings are generally divided into open and closed meetings:
| Meeting Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Open Meeting | Open to anyone interested in Narcotics Anonymous, including addicts, family members, and friends. The format usually includes sharing and educational components. |
| Closed Meeting | Restricted to those who identify themselves as having a drug addiction problem. Closed meetings are designed to provide a private and safe environment for members. |
- Arrive early and introduce yourself as a new local member to the group or meeting facilitator.
- If comfortable, share your experience during the meeting to benefit from peer support and encouragement.
- At your first meeting, receive a welcome keychain tag symbolizing your new commitment to recovery.
Keychain Tag Milestones
- 30 days: Celebrates one month of continuous abstinence, reinforcing early progress and hope.
- 60 days: Marks two months clean, strengthening motivation and group support.
- 90 days: Often celebrated to acknowledge a significant quarter-year milestone in recovery.
- 6 months: Recognizes half a year of clean time, showing sustained commitment.
- 1 year: A major milestone signifying a full year of continuous abstinence, symbolizing long-term recovery effort and perseverance.
